Get your career in sport off to a strong start
Industry-backed sports degrees
University College Birmingham, in the UK's second city, is a centre of excellence for higher education and our sports degrees will give you all the skills you need to excel, all taught in cutting-edge facilities with a focus on leadership and management.
To ensure your studies are led by industry trends, you will have access to our fantastic network of sports contacts, with opportunities for international trips and live projects, as well as placements everywhere from top flight clubs to fitness groups.
When it comes to student feedback, our university stands out. We were regional winners for student support at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, as voted for by students, demonstrating our commitment to the student experience.
Ready to apply?
Applications for our sports degrees starting in September 2026 are open. You can apply direct to us today.
£5k Cost of Living Allowance
At University College Birmingham, we believe the cost of living shouldn’t hold you back from achieving your goals. That’s why we’re providing UK full-time undergraduate students starting in February or September 2026 with £5,000 each to support expenses like food, bills, and transport - completely free, with no need to pay it back.
Explore our sports degree courses
The beauty of studying a sports degree at University College Birmingham is that we are highly vocational, meaning there are many practical elements on your course, with plenty of opportunities for real, industry experience. Discover more about our sports courses, all taught in cutting edge facilities, and what your studies will look like below and apply on the course page to see if we can make you an offer.
Sports Coaching and Education BA (Hons)
Our sports coaching and education degree is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between sport and education,…
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Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) / FdSc
Want to work with professional athletes or treat patients in a sports injury clinic? This specialist course will arm you with advanced practical sports therap…
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Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition BSc (Hons) / FdSc
Do you aspire to become a strength and conditioning coach? Accredited by the NSCA, this course combines theory and practical work…
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Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition BSc (Hons) Top-up
‘Top up’ your existing qualifications for a full BSc (Hons) degree on our NSCA-accredited one-year Strength, Conditioning and Spo…
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Sport, Coaching and Fitness BSc (Hons) Top-up
‘Top up’ your existing qualifications for a full BSc (Hons) degree on our one-year Sport, Coaching and Fitness course. Build on your knowledge by…
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Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) Top-up
‘Top up’ your existing qualifications for a full BSc (Hons) degree on our one-year Sports Therapy course. Hone your existing practical skills through treating…
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"What the University offered to support me in my career was something every athlete would love to have. It was a massive boost to me personally, financially and in terms of facilities. I would definitely recommend this course for anybody interested in a career in sport."
Reasons to study with us
- £200 million investment into campuses, equipment and resources
- City centre location - surrounded by booming businesses, gorgeous green spaces and vibrant nightlife
- Network of 1,000 employer contacts to provide valuable placements and excellent careers guidance through HIRED
- Tailored support - in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS), we scored more than 90% on questions about quality of support and student development
Community and support
Our community is diverse and inclusive, helping you forge lifelong friendships, find your people through clubs and societies and build a home away from home.
We also have award-winning support, with expert teams on hand for you to to access everything from academic writing support to help with your health and wellbeing. Our top priority is ensuring you have no barriers to study.
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Come and visit our upcoming open day to learn what it's like to study with us. Our friendly student ambassadors will show you around the facilities and tell you all about student life at University College Birmingham.
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Psychology with Sport and Exercise BSc (Hons)
On this page you will find induction information for Psychology with Sport and Exercise BSc (Hons), together with the information on additional w…
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Psychology with Sport and Exercise BSc (Hons)
Do you often wonder why people think, feel and behave the way they do? Do you also have a strong interest in sport and exercise and wonder how ps…
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Kick-start a career as a physiotherapist by studying our Physiotherapy degree. This course will give you advanced training to diagnose and rehabilitate across a range…
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Physiotherapy with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Kick-start a career as a physiotherapist by studying our Physiotherapy with foundation year degree. This course will give you advanced training t…
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Food and Nutrition BSc (Hons) / FdSc
Our Food and Nutrition degree will give you essential knowledge of food science and covers a wide range of core competencies to prepare you for an array o…
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